Pathophysiology. A Practical Approach

Chapter 1: Cellular Function
Chapter 2: Immunity
Chapter 3: Hematopoietic Function
Chapter 4: Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 5: Respiratory Function
Chapter 6: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
Chapter 7: Urinary Function
Chapter 8: Reproductive Function
Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 10: Endocrine Function
Chapter 11: Neural Function
Chapter 12: Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 13: Integumentary Function
Chapter 14: Sensory Function

Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach, Third Edition employs a concept-based approach to teaching nursing students the complex, yet essential topic of pathophysiology. The Third Edition offers an innovative, user-friendly approach and serves as a practical guide to understanding pathophysiology. Both instructors and students praise this text for its easy reading style, use of dynamic images to bring complex content to life and coverage of current trends.

Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach, Third Edition features updated information resulting from research and current epidemiological trends. The concept-based approach found throughout the text aligns with the recommendations from both the Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to promote clinical reasoning and lifelong learning.

• Additional pediatric coverage
• Coverage of the active learning and flipped classroom approaches to teaching
• Expansion of current and new case studies
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